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Definition of kosher
(Entry 1 of 3)
1a : sanctioned by Jewish law especially : ritually fit for use kosher meat
b : selling or serving food ritually fit according to Jewish law
a kosher restaurant
2 : being proper, acceptable, or satisfactory
is the deal kosher?
kosher
verbDefinition of kosher (Entry 2 of 3)
: to make kosher
kosher
nounDefinition of kosher (Entry 3 of 3)
: the observance of kosher practices
keep kosher
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The first known use of kosher was in 1851
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